2026 LKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0549 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0484 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0510 ZAR

2026 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.0484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0527 to the December average rate of 0.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0549 was down 17.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 274 ZAR

2025 Average 298 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 242 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0542

0.0485

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0516, compared to 0.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0031 ZAR (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0492).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0538) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-13.08%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0538

2025 Avg (March) 0.0618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0535	0.0508	0.0527
February	0.0526	0.0513	0.0518
March	0.0549	0.0520	0.0538
April	0.0539	0.0516	0.0524
May	0.0523	0.0492	0.0498
June	0.0505	0.0484	0.0491
July	0.0501	0.0484	0.0490
August	0.0495	0.0492	0.0494